7 Barleycove Apartments, Barleycove, Goleen, Co. Cork, P81 X579
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€450,000 · 2 Bed · 2 Bath · 118m² · Apartment
Market Position
Limited Transaction Data
At €450,000, we cannot reliably position this property — no comparable closed sales were found within 1.5km. More local transactions are needed before the data can support a market position estimate.
Sources: PPR, SEAI, OPW, planning records.
Bid Model Unavailable
Not enough closed transaction data for this property.
We found 0 comparable transactions within 1.5km over the past 18 months. A minimum of 3 is required to derive a statistically reliable bid strategy. Purchasing a report is not available for this property.
This can happen for properties in lower-turnover areas or very specific property types. Check back as new transactions register on the Property Price Register, or search for a nearby comparable property.
Statistical Confidence · Low
0
Transactions Analysed
Within 1.5km
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Data Freshness
Most recent sale age
±20%
Price Spread
How much prices vary
Low
Confidence Level
Sale prices in this area vary more than usual, so there is some uncertainty in the figures. Bid conservatively and in small increments.
Limited recent transaction volume reduces trend precision. Strategy remains anchored to closed-sale distribution.
PPR closed sales · size & time adjusted · no asking prices used
Methodology
Closed sales time-adjusted to current market · size-weighted where floor area available · no asking prices or agent estimates used.
How adjustments work
- —Older sales inflated to current market level so stale data doesn't skew bands
- —Similar-sized properties weighted more heavily where floor area is known
- —Local price trends factored in when sufficient data exists; no artificial uplift otherwise
- —All figures from registered closed sales only — no asking prices, no agent estimates
Local Market Notes
Property Quality
BER Improvement Opportunity: Upgrading the D2 BER rating to a B2 could cost approximately €8,000-€12,000 and is estimated to increase property value by €15,000-€20,000.
Energy Cost Disparity: With a D2 BER, estimated annual energy costs are likely between €1,800-€2,200, significantly higher than the €800-€1,200 for a B-rated property of similar size.
Space Efficiency: The 118m² apartment with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms offers a good balance of living space, though market trends may favour slightly larger or more flexible bedroom configurations in certain sought-after areas.
Hypothesis: The D2 BER rating represents a key value-add opportunity; sellers who invest in targeted energy efficiency upgrades, such as improved insulation and heating systems, could potentially command a higher asking price that reflects both reduced running costs and enhanced market appeal.
Amenities
Limited Public Transport: The immediate area of Barleycove, Goleen, Co. Cork, does not appear to be served by specific Dublin Bus routes, train stations, Luas stops, or DART stations, requiring significant travel for public transport access.
Local Essentials: Essential services such as a local pharmacy, primary school (e.g., Scoil Naomh Eoin Naomh Padraig), and limited retail options are likely available within Goleen, but larger shopping centres and diverse restaurants would require travel.
Rural Lifestyle Focus: The property's location offers strong appeal for lifestyle amenities like coastal walks and natural beauty, but lacks immediate access to urban conveniences such as gyms, cinemas, or a wide array of cafes and restaurants.
Hypothesis: The lack of direct public transport links and proximity to major urban amenities means this property's value is heavily influenced by its inherent scenic and lifestyle advantages, making it a prime target for second-home buyers or those seeking a permanent rural retreat rather than a commuter base.
Derived from nearby closed-sale patterns.
Built on verified Irish public data
Property Price Register
625,000+ verified closed sales
SEAI
Building energy ratings & floor area
Office of Public Works
Flood zones, events & study areas
MyPlan.ie
Planning applications nationwide
Common Questions
Bid strategy figures are derived from the Property Price Register — Ireland's official record of closed residential sale prices, verified through stamp duty. Floor area data comes from the SEAI BER register. Flood exposure is cross-referenced against OPW flood extent mapping (CFRAM fluvial + NCFHM coastal) and historical flood events. Planning activity is sourced from the National Planning Application Database via MyPlan.ie — merged Local Authority planning registers from the Department of Housing. No asking prices, no agent estimates, no automated valuations.